Cook Supervisor

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is seeking a Cook Supervisor to supervise culinary operations within the Nutrition & Food Service. The incumbent will ensure safe food preparation, proper portioning, sanitation, and compliance with federal standards at the Battle Creek facility.

This federal position emphasizes leadership, workflow supervision, and adherence to applicable regulations. Applicants must meet the stated closing date of 09/03/2026 and provide evidence of relevant training or

Qualifications

• No specific length of training or experience required, but must show evidence of training/experience of sufficient scope and quality.
• Evidence of knowledge, skills, and ability must be supported by detailed descriptions on resume.
• Applicants will be evaluated per OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Skills

Dexterity and Safety

Interpret Instructions

Lead or Supervise

Materials

Technical Practices

Tools and Equipment

Work Practices

Job description

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Cook Supervisor. The Cook Supervisor will function under the Nutrition & Food Service. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/03/2026.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Lead or Supervise
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Work Practices

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part‑time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.